Hexylene Glycol Dimethacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

INCI: HEXYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE/GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (crosslinked polymer)
Function
Film forming, viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction; CIR reviewed analogous methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymers as safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Residual free monomer (dimethacrylate) must be controlled; CIR concluded safe use based on low monomer levels in analogous polymers and safe use in implantable medical devices

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexylene Glycol Dimethacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual free monomer (dimethacrylate) must be controlled; CIR concluded safe use based on low monomer levels in analogous polymers and safe use in implantable medical devices The EU classifies Hexylene Glycol Dimethacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexylene Glycol Dimethacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Hexylene Glycol Dimethacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hexylene Glycol Dimethacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Hexylene Glycol Dimethacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer functions as: Film forming, viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (crosslinked polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexylene Glycol Dimethacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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